Preacher's Cafe

Super friendly staff, the West Indies, gumbo and royal reds Delicious

Family Style environment, good fresh food. Awesome gumbo😉

Amazing food from appetizer to dessert! The gumbo is impeccable, the most flavorful gumbo I've had my entire life. The fried green tomatoes were delicious. I shared a seafood platter, and every bit was delicious. The pecan pie was as good as grandma made it. I absolutely cannot wait to visit this place again!

I am from Michigan, and when I came down here I wanted to find a local joint that offers 1: fresh food, 2: fresh seafood, 3: local joint(no big chains), 4: friendly southern hospitality. I found that, and more here. I am no food critic, but when you go to a place that is known for local fresh area food, Catalina is where to go. I've had food across the country, and had many local flavors. This place is it.

Best place to eat I love the Bowl shrimp

I remember years ago in the seventies, going to the Catalina as a kid. Wonderful food but, more wonderful people. I moving back to the area and can't wait to go often. I am salivating thinking of the food as I write this.

OMG......we were taken a drive looking for shrimp to buy to bring home. Needed some lunch and everything was take out only. Called and they had dine in. Started out a little slow the salad could have used a little more to it. After that everything from the sweet tea to the whole darn meal was nothing short of fabulous.......being from the South this girl knows her oysters and folks that's was the best I have ever eaten. I dont normally have anything to with crab cakes......but that again was the best I have ever tried. Needless to say I will make that drive again just to eat there. Loved it.

The people that waited on us was alsome the food was great I will be back there

Great food and great people. We love going here.

First time here and the atmosphere was Friendly and Carolyn our server was amazing! The owner was a very Friendly and everyone made us feel welcome!! The food was fresh and delicious! This will NOT be our last time!!

Catalina serves fresh food and it’s always delicious.

It's been around since I've been around it used to be in code in next to an old ice cream shop back in the day but now it resides in what used to be Sambo's grocery and the decor has come along way I love the modern folk see hand-painted crabs portraits along with all of the other nostalgic Seafood bearing way of life. And it was the the location for my friend Dawn 35th birthday party for which we were able to surprise her and the theme was Grey's Anatomy the ladies are indulging in hermetically sealed jello shots. Thanks to the staff of Catalina for all they did to make our experience and surprise Soiree one to remember

Amazing coleslaw, huge pile of delicious crab claws, and some of the best hush puppies around

Food was excellent, the staff was courteous & friendly and the restaurant was spacious and cute!! 🦀

For the absolute very best seafood Bayou La Batre has to offer, eat here. Gumbo and shrimp pivot is almost the best I've ever had. The best being my own! The food is spectacular. The sweet tea is fantastic. The service, Well, you might as well be at home cuz these ladies treat you like family! This is food and service like the Gulf Coast used to be. Please, if you are with in 50 mile of this place you have to make the trip. All you'll need to bring is your appetite and a pillow. You gonna need a nap after!